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Partner
Microfinance (Social business)
The mission of Microcredit Foundation Partner (Partner) is to provide accessible financial services to micro-entrepreneurs in Bosnia-Herzegovina, with a focus on rural areas. At the end of 2009, Partner has 55,000 loan clients of which 73% in rural areas. Partner’s excellent marketing department enables the organisation to continually adjust its marketing strategy where necessary. Partner’s strategy is based on a doorstep national network covering the north, the west and the central region. Triodos Fair Share Fund has provided loans to Partner to realise a further growth in the loan portfolio.
Microfinance
Whoever you are, and wherever you live in the world, you are likely to want permanent access to financial services. Microfinance banks play a crucial role providing access to finance to an increasing number of people living on low-incomes. We finance microfinance institutions because they help to build inclusive financial sectors, where the majority of people have access to financial services, leading to a sustainable basis for balanced social and economic development.